CWA 1109

Let Your Accountant Know: Union Dues are Tax Deductible

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Two years ago, the New York State AFL-CIO, with support from unions across the state, led the charge for this legislation. And, we were successful.

Beginning this year, union members will be able to deduct their union dues from their state taxes if they itemize deductions on their state taxes. It is important to point out that tax payers can now itemize deductions on their state taxes even if they don't itemize on their federal taxes.